Community Calendar

(Editor’s Note: Due to limited space and the sheer volume of requests, publication of Community Calendar items can only be guaranteed one week in advance of the day of the event/meeting.)

Through November 30

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY TOY EXPLOSION is now accepting new and gently used toys, coats, hats and gloves at 469 S. Washington Street in Spencer. For more information, call Heidi at 812- 828-1195.

October 11 & 18

THE ENDWRIGHT CENTER WILL OFFER A COMPUTER PHOTO STORY WORKSHOP taught by Richard Troxel October 11 and 18 at 10 a.m. Bring digital photos on your laptop, camera or flash drive. For more information, call the center at 876-3383, ext. 515.

October 11

THE OWEN COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR A DRUG-FREE INDIANA will meet Thursday, October 11, beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the Spencer Municipal Building. Discussions will include “Red Ribbon Week” activities. You can follow the local council on Twitter @Owendrugfree for meeting updates and other pertinent information.

THE GOSPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION will meet Thursday, October 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Gosport VFW. This is the nomination meeting for next year’s officers, therefore it is necessary to be at this meeting if you are interested in being nominated, in order to accept or decline the nomination. This meeting is open to the public.

A MEET THE CANDIDATES’ EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE SPENCER VFW POST #1405 on Thursday, October 11, beginning at 6: 30 p.m. The event will be hosted by the post and the #1405 Ladies Auxiliary. Refreshments will be served and attendees will be asked to submit questions for candidates in local races for the 2012 General Election.

October 12

A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE will be speaking at the Endwright Center on October 12 at 10 a.m. Learn of the newest scams and frauds, internet offenses and information on the do not call list. For more information, call the center at 876-3383, ext. 515.

October 12 & 13

SPENCER CHRISTIAN CHURCH ANNUAL FALL SALE will be held Friday and Saturday, October 12 & 13 in the Christian Life Center starting at 9 a.m. A luncheon of chicken & noodles, vegetables, pie and drink is $5.00 and will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carry-out is available.

October 13

BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WILL HOLD A BAZAAR on Saturday, October 13 beginning at 9 a.m. Vendors are welcome at a cost of $10. Call 829-4459 to reserve your spot. Pies, cookies, candy, cakes and much more will be available for purchase. A breakfast of biscuits and gravy and lunch of coneys, sloppy joes and hot dogs will be served, along with hot and cold drinks. A large rummage sale and raffle of his and her’s baby blankets will be held. Bethany Presbyterian Church is located in Carp on U.S. 231 North.

THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY IN OWEN COUNTY WILL HOLD THEIR MONTHLY BOOK SALE on Saturday, October 13, from 9:00 until 2:30. The sale will be held in the Life Long Learning Center behind the Owen County Public Library in Spencer, Indiana.

October 14

A BENEFIT RIDE FOR THE FAMILY OF RICK SHEESE will be held Sunday, October 14 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Cost is $15 for singles and $20 for couples. This event will be held at Skid Row Bar & Grill. All proceeds will go to the family to help with burial costs. All bikes are welcome. Dinner will be served after the ride at approximately 4:30 p.m. Donations will will be appreciated if you just want to join for the meal.

IF YOU GRADUATED FROM OWEN VALLEY AT LEAST 30 YEARS AGO (1971-1982) you are invited to a combined Over 30’s Reunion at McCormick’s Creek State Park, Redbud Shelter, on October 14 from 1-5 p.m. Friends and former teaches are welcome too. There will be no theme, food or frills, just old classmates getting together on a fall day to see each other once again. Individual invitations are not being sent out so no RSVPs are required. The only cost to you will be getting into the park. This event is not associated with the OV Alumni Association.

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC AND SMALL MIRACLES RELAY FOR LIFE TEAMS WILL BE HOSTING A COOKOUT on Sunday, October 14 at Flatwoods Park, east of Spencer, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. Autumn Baker, new American Cancer Society representative will be introduced and she is very excited to meet everyone. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a side dish. Any questions, contact Reni Arthur at 812-821-1713 or Sherril Davis at 812-821-5882.

SPENCER CHRISTIAN CHURCH WILL HOST MAX CARPENTER AND JIMMY CARTER’S ‘SING-A-LONG’ PROGRAM at the church on Sunday, October 14 at 3 p.m. If you have seen and enjoyed one of their nostalgic performances, you’ll want to come to this one also and bring some friends with you! If you have never attended before, you’ll want to come and see what you’ve been missing!

THE COAL CITY COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH WILL BE HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL on Sunday, October 14, 2012 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event is open to the community. There will be free hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks, and games, with prizes awarded to the winners. So bring the family and join us for an afternoon of good food, music, games & much more. For information, please contact Pastor Denny Livingston at 812-325-0033 or via the web at http://coalcitychurch.com/

October 15

THE SENIOR DINNER will be held Monday, October 15. The host will be McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Bring a covered dish and a $3 donation. Entertainment will be provided by Joy & Company. Dinner is at 6 p.m.

COAL CITY FESTIVAL COMMITTEE will meet Monday, October 15 at Jefferson Baptist Church in Coal City at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and resident are encouraged to come.

October 16

THE HI-HATTERS will meet the third Tuesday of October, the 16th at the Muffin Top restaurant in Spencer. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. Visitors are always welcome.

A BEGINNERS HULA DANCE CLASS GIVEN BY CAROL REYNOLDS will be held Tuesday mornings through October 30 from 10-11 a.m. Cost is free-will donation. and the classes will be held at the senior citizen’s center on Jefferson Street. Call Carol Reynolds at 829-6160 or the senior center at 829-3658 for more information. All ages are invited.

October 17

SIGNS OF THE TIMES, ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS. Are world events shaping a one world government? Is Bible prophecy being fulfilled in our world today, right before our eyes? Are you ready? Come and see every Wednesday night at 6:00 at the Life-Long Learning Center, 75 West Market Street, Spencer. For more information, call 829-0562.

October 18

CALICO HOMEMAKERS will meet Thursday, October 18 at 5 p.m. at the Purdue Extension Office for a Halloween Costume Party. Prizes will be given for the cutest, the grossest and the most original.

October 19

A BENEFIT HAYSTACK SUPPER will be held Friday evening, October 19 from 4:30-??? to support the Hilltop Christian School. The benefit will be held at the Freedom Country Store, five miles south of Freeom on US 231. Bring your friends and families and join for an all-you-can-eat haystack meal with homebaked pie & ice cream for dessert.

October 20

THE OWEN COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION will meet Saturday, October 20, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Spencer First Christian Church, 157 South Montgomery Street. A gathering for breakfast takes place at Chambers Smorgasbord beginning around 8 a.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. For more information about the OCARA, visit: www.OwenCountyARA. org.

FREEDOM OCTOBERFEST will be held Saturday, October 20 from 10 a.m. until dusk behind the Freedom Diner, at the corner of Main & Market Streets. There will be a cake walk, face painting, OV band & choir performances, Yesterday’s News performance, yard sales, vendor sales & much more.